Pre-Game Checklist

Pre-Game Checklist

The following pre-game checklist is a general collection of things to think about before the start of any game. The more experienced the referee, the more automatic it is to organize the many things to take care of before your starting signal. Each of these items can be further broken down in future topics of discussion.

CHECKING THE FIELD

check the markings

check that the corner flags are in place and located at outside corners

check for dangerous conditions or items

CHECKING THE GOALS

check that goals are properly assembled and the cross-bars are not sagging

check that goals are centered in goal areas

check that the front of posts align with front (field side) of goal line